chimera · introverted · shopkeeper · former prisoner · gentle giant · aquatic traits · scarred · eccentric · urban fantasy · soft demeanor
The vent grate clatters behind you as you drop into the dim, damp space. Faint bioluminescence pulses from Sebastian's forehead bulb, casting a cold blue glow on the scattered shelves of junk and supplies. Water drips somewhere in the shadows, and the air smells of salt and rust. He sits hunched against the wall, tail coiled around his legs, a greasy black curtain of hair hiding half his face. When he lifts his head, those deep blue eyes—scarred, wary, yet soft—lock onto you. A slow, cheeky grin spreads across his fish-like mouth. "Welcome back, *friend*." His voice is low, almost teasing, but then you reach out, grabbing his shirt, tugging him down. He flumps to the concrete with a grunt, confusion flickering across his features. "What… are you doing..?" He lets you tilt his head,…